African-american Investors - Publications - Faculty & Research

01 Dec 2000
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New Economy Theme of HBS African-American Alumni Conference

"Conquering the New Economy" was the theme of the third annual HBS African-American Alumni Association Conference (HBSAAA), held in Atlanta on Columbus Day weekend. "Atlanta was a logical choice for our site this year because of the role... View Details

Keywords: Mary Ellen Gardner; Educational Support Services; Educational Services

22 Sep 2023
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Capital Connection

Vernon Beckford (MBA 2013) saw the gap almost immediately. From the beginning of his career in commercial real estate finance—first at Credit Suisse and then later at CW Capital and Global Atlantic Financial Group—Beckford observed Wall Street’s obsession with... View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley; Real Estate

15 Dec 2023
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Exploring Business Opportunities in Africa; Alumni Grapple with Plastic Waste Problem

Clubs News Clubs News Webinar illuminates broad array of business opportunities across Africa On December 5th, the HBS African-American Alumni Association (HBSAAA) hosted ‘Doing Business in Africa: From Opportunity to Action’, a webinar panel of HBS alumni who shared... View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley

25 Feb 2020
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@Soldiers Field

videos, webinars, and podcasts. (photo by Susan Young) LEAD INVESTORS Hamilton James (MBA 1975), Tricia Glynn (MBA 2008), Jim Breyer (MBA 1987), and Dayna Grayson (MBA 2006) delivered keynote addresses at February’s 26th annual Venture... View Details

01 Dec 2001
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Navigating Success in Volatile Times

The theme of this year's annual HBS African-American Alumni Association (HBSAAA) conference, "Navigating Success in Volatile Times," seemed particularly apropos after the incidents of September 11. "Like many organizations with events... View Details

Keywords: Mary Ellen Gardner; Finance

02 Nov 2015
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Making Higher Ed Accessible to Africans

work, in particular the relationship between investors and management. It was that dynamic that propelled him to HBS three years later. “HBS kicked my butt,” he recalls, recalling his experiences with professors Michael Porter, Jeffry... View Details

Keywords: Jill Radsken

01 Dec 2002
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HBSAAA Conference Addresses Pathways to Power

Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Roger Ferguson and HBSAAA president Ken Powell: honoring pioneers and celebrating bench strength. Photo Courtesy HBSAAA The HBS African-American Alumni Association (HBSAAA) presented its fifth annual... View Details

01 Sep 2006
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Street Singer

“That was the first time I was exposed to the concept of an MBA.” At Harvard, Harris crossed the river to attend an HBS African-American Alumni Association conference. “I had never seen so many folks of color doing such impressive... View Details

Keywords: Julia Hanna; Finance

01 Apr 2001
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Student Conferences Tackle Business Issues

information about Cyberposium 2001 can be found at www.cyberposium.com. AASU Conference Looks to the New Economy The 29th annual career and alumni conference sponsored by the HBS African-American Student Union (AASU) celebrated the... View Details

Keywords: Business Schools & Computer & Management Training; Educational Services

01 Mar 2003
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All in a Day's Work

have a business background.” How to Measure Social Good Back at the office, Oakes reheats some leftovers for lunch before meeting with Investor Relations Manager Jessica Brooks and Junior Loan Officer Peter Graham. The three discuss the... View Details

Keywords: Julia Hanna; Boston Community Capital; Samsung; Management of Companies and Enterprises; Management; Real Estate

05 Apr 2018
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A Philanthropic Eye Reframes African American Abstract Art

many of the artists that Joyner and her husband, private equity investor Alfred Giuffrida, collect are enjoying increased visibility. Major museums in the United States (and beyond) are reevaluating the artists’ careers and influence... View Details